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Gyochon Traditional Village

Coordinates: 35°49′51″N 129°12′58″E / 35.83083°N 129.21611°E / 35.83083; 129.21611
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Gyochon Traditional Village
교촌마을
Folk village
Part of the Choe Jun house [ko] in the village (2018)
Part of the Choe Jun house [ko] in the village (2018)
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Coordinates: 35°49′51″N 129°12′58″E / 35.83083°N 129.21611°E / 35.83083; 129.21611
CountrySouth Korea
ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang Province
CityGyeongju

Gyochon Traditional Village (Korean교촌마을) is a Korean folk village in Gyeongju, South Korea.[1]

The village hosts various events, including traditional Korean music performances.[2]

The village contains the historic Choe Jun House [ko], the home of a major aristocratic family.[3] The traditional Korean rice wine Gyeongju Gyo-dong beopju [ko] is brewed and sold in the village. That wine is a designated National Intangible Cultural Heritage of South Korea.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (경주 교촌마을)". VisitKorea.or.kr. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  2. ^ Lee, Si-jin (2024-09-14). "Long Chuseok holiday perfect for exploring hometown attractions". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  3. ^ "Choe Jun's House, Gyeongju - Heritage Search". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
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